FORVM Syracuse Sicily Hieron II 230-215 BC Horseman with Spear Very Fine - $144 - (Morehead City, NC)
Syracuse, Sicily, Hieron II, 275 - 215 B.C. Hieron II was tyrant and then king of Syracuse, c. 270 to 215 B.C. His rule brought 50 years of peace and prosperity, and Syracuse became one of the most renowned capitals of antiquity. He enlarged the theater and built an immense altar. The literary figure Theocritus and the philosopher Archimedes lived under his rule. After struggling against the Mamertini, he eventually allied with Rome.GB90187. Bronze AE 28, references: Calciati II p. 381, 195; SNG ANS 924; SNG Cop 839; SNG Morcom 822; HGC 2, 1548; BMC Sicily p. 217, 588; condition: VF, mint: Syracuse, weight: 16.838g, maximum diameter: 28.2mm, die axis: 270o, date struck: c. 230 - 215 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Hieron left, beardless, uncertain control symbol behind; reverse , horseman prancing right, holding couched spear, N lower right; $144 Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery - We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity - Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS, IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations. First Class Mail and International Airmail can only be used on envelopes. We cannot ship fragile items or items too large to fit in an envelope by First Class Mail or International Airmail. Express mail may not be available or an additional charge may be necessary for heavy book orders. U.S. Shipping Options: 1st Class Mail (Coins Only, Must Fit in an Ordinary Envelope) - $4 Priority Mail - $9…
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